The Ray Stevens Show

Today on The Ray Stevens Show, Ald. Matt O’Shea of Chicago’s 19th Ward discusses Mayor Brandon Johnson’s city budget and the replacement of ShotSpotter. Madisan DeBos, a former Division I cross-country and track athlete at Southern Utah State and representative of Save Women’s Sports, joins the show after a girls’ cross-country team refused to race against a transgender athlete. Pastor Corey Brooks, founder of Project H.O.O.D., discusses Bear Prayer and his work in the community. David Hochberg of Team Hochberg and Atlantic Coast Mortgage joins for a housing and mortgage update, while Stephen Moore, co-founder of Unleash Prosperity, discusses economic issues. Carlo Buonavolanto Sr., co-founder of Buona, and John Buonavolanto share their Italian-American success story in recognition of Italian-American Heritage Month. Finally, Joe Johnston of Obvious Shirts discusses a Mike Ditka-themed clothing line raising money for Misericordia. Key Segments: Ald. Matt O’Shea: Mayor Johnson’s city budget and ShotSpotter replacement Madisan DeBos: Girls’ cross-country team refuses to race against a transgender athlete Pastor Corey Brooks: Bear Prayer and the work of Project H.O.O.D. David Hochberg: Mortgage and housing market update Stephen Moore: Economic policy and prosperity Carlo Buonavolanto Sr. and John Buonavolanto: Buona’s Italian-American success story Joe Johnston: Mike Ditka-themed clothing line raising money for Misericordia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Johnston of Obvious Shirts joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss a Mike Ditka-themed clothing line raising money for Misericordia. The project brings together Chicago sports nostalgia and a charitable cause, using Ditka-inspired apparel to help support Misericordia’s work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carlo Buonavolanto Sr., co-founder of Buona, and John Buonavolanto join The Ray Stevens Show to share their family’s Italian-American success story in recognition of Italian-American Heritage Month. They discuss the story behind the business and the family’s journey building a name in the Chicago area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illinois House Minority Leader Rep. Tony McCombie joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss the Republican Party’s prospects in the upcoming Illinois midterm elections. McCombie also weighs in on the future of the Chicago Bears in Illinois and whether Gov. JB Pritzker is serious about keeping the team in the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Ray Stevens Show, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun discusses Indiana’s efforts to attract Illinois residents frustrated with Gov. JB Pritzker’s policies. Rod McCulloch, known as the Illinois Pollster, joins the show to examine whether political polls can be trusted heading into the midterm elections and which polls deserve the most attention. Illinois House Minority Leader Rep. Tony McCombie discusses the GOP’s prospects in the Illinois midterms and whether Gov. Pritzker is bluffing about keeping the Chicago Bears in Illinois. Chris Plante, host of The Chris Plante Show, opens the program with national news and commentary. Key Segments: Gov. Mike Braun: Indiana’s efforts to attract Illinois residents dissatisfied with Pritzker’s policies Rod McCulloch: Can political polls be trusted in the midterms, and which ones matter? Rep. Tony McCombie: Illinois Republicans’ midterm prospects and the future of the Chicago Bears Chris Plante: National news and commentary See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.